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Adhesive vs Hotmelt - What's the difference?

adhesive | hotmelt |

As an adjective adhesive

is .

As a noun hotmelt is

an adhesive that is applied in a liquid molten form but sets into a solid form as it cools.

adhesive

English

(wikipedia adhesive)

Alternative forms

* (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
  • Apt or tending to adhere; clinging.

    • Related terms

    * adhere * adherence * adherent * coherent * inherent

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion.

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    hotmelt

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An adhesive that is applied in a liquid molten form but sets into a solid form as it cools.